Eugene Vidocq was the Morse, the Guv'nor, the James Bond of his day. A notorious criminal and prison escaper, he turned police officer and employed a gang of ex-convicts as his detectives. Now, James Morton takes us on a historical romp through the 18th century in search of this elusive figure.
Today Vidocq's influence can still be seen as members of The Vidocq Society, an unusual, exclusive crime-solving organization honor him by applying their collective forensic skills and experience to 'cold case' homicides and unsolved deaths.
| ISBN: | 9780091945060 |
| Publication date: | 5th June 2012 |
| Author: | James Morton |
| Publisher: | Ebury Press an imprint of Ebury Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: historical, political and military Criminal investigation and detection |
Eugene Vidocq was the Morse, the Guv'nor, the James Bond of his day. A notorious criminal and prison escaper, he turned police officer and employed a gang of ex-convicts as his detectives.
The First Detective features in the following genres: Biography: historical, political and military, Criminal investigation and detection
Paperback. £14.39, down from the £15.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
The First Detective was written by James Morton and published by Ebury Press an imprint of Ebury Publishing
The First Detective has 352 pages
£14.39, reduced from £15.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.